I try to find joy. I really work hard at it some days – and some days it just comes. Some days I have really search and work to reframe – some days it smacks me in the face. And the really fun days are when it does both – moment to moment. Today IContinue reading “Tonight’s 3 things, Dec 17 2021…it’s almost over”
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1 thing x3 – Daily Gratitude
My 2nd granddaughter has arrived! She is just as magnificent as the first, of course. I am so grateful for her safe and healthy arrival – I promise I do not take it for granted – not even a little bit. What a joy to be a grandmother, and quite a special honor. #choosejoy #gratitudeContinue reading “1 thing x3 – Daily Gratitude”
December 6, 2021 – my daily gratitude list of 3 things
Monday – I am grateful for new beginnings; I am grateful for my capacity to love and forgive others; I am glad to be learning that if you don’t like me that’s not really my problem..I will no longer make myself small or dim my light. Although I still have to remind myself of thisContinue reading “December 6, 2021 – my daily gratitude list of 3 things”
December 1, 2021 – Today’s 3 things of Gratitude
I am grateful for the annual leave days that I am able to use however I see fit. I saw fit today; I am grateful for the love and compassion of those who I now surround myself with – I encourage you all to eliminate toxic people from your lives. Time is too precious; IContinue reading “December 1, 2021 – Today’s 3 things of Gratitude”
“You and Me Against the World”
Released in 1971 – The song was written by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams – two men. I never would have guessed it. Fast forward 17-18 years or so, after my parents split for the second time and my brothers were doing their own thing, it was just me and my mom mourning the loss of ourContinue reading ““You and Me Against the World””
Love Bucket
Flowers!!! So, my husband brought daffodils to my classroom the other day. He had cut them fresh from our front yard and wanted to brighten my day. Needless to say, it worked. Many different analogies cover relationships and how we balance ourselves, how we judge our contentment and happiness. I choose to go with theContinue reading “Love Bucket”
the wrong kind of goodbye
As a teacher I am used to saying goodbye. Students move in and out of the district, always coming and going. Farewells naturally occur at the end of every school year as I pass along my little cherubs to the next lucky soul that gets to touch their lives. Often times I ignore my feelings of loss and tryContinue reading “the wrong kind of goodbye”
“The Heart of the Matter”
Released in 1989 – I was in my early 20’s when I first really heard this song in small bar in Miamisburg, Ohio. Sitting with friends, drinking, I found myself lost in the lyrics. What the song is about: The lyrics of Don Henley’s song reflect on a lost lover that has moved on and one man’s attempt to move pastContinue reading ““The Heart of the Matter””
“The Rose”
I used to sing this to my kids at night as I put them to bed. Every word speaks of love and the ability to overcome even the harshest conditions to find and give love. No matter how dark the world gets, have faith in love. Such a beautiful message. The Rose By BetteContinue reading ““The Rose””
Slushie to the face!
Wow – what a way to end a brutal 10 work hour day. Tonight after a day of teaching, an afternoon of coaching, and an evening of parenting teenagers – my other half seemed to be having some philosophical questions as to the purpose, and perhaps futility, of parenting and vented them my way: “WhatContinue reading “Slushie to the face!”
fields of poppies 